Health Idea Now: June 2018

Saturday, 30 June 2018

Don’t miss: IVF history, a Jurassic world game and number talk

Visit a new exhibition on in-vitro fertilisation, bioengineer dinosaurs on a game console and listen to a discussion of how numbers and counting shaped our world

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Don’t miss: IVF history, a Jurassic world game and number talk

Could psychedelics transform mental health?

Could a drug made from magic mushrooms have the potential to transform how the condition is treated?

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'NHS is becoming unrecognisable' over treatment changes

Samantha Lilley was born with a rare genetic condition which causes skin lesions, and it worried treatment will be discontinued.

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'NHS is becoming unrecognisable' over treatment changes

Samantha Lilley was born with a rare genetic condition which causes skin lesions, and it worried treatment will be discontinued.

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Medical News Today: Deep brain stimulation 'slows Parkinson's progression'

A recently published study finds that deep brain stimulation, used in early-stage Parkinson's disease, could slow the progression of tremor.

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The riddle of human nipple sizes

A key idea in evolutionary biology is that physical features with greater variability are 'nonfunctional byproducts.' But nipple size may contradict this.

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Medical News Today: The riddle of human nipple sizes

A key idea in evolutionary biology is that physical features with greater variability are 'nonfunctional byproducts.' But nipple size may contradict this.

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Friday, 29 June 2018

NHS England to stop 'ineffective' treatments

Tonsils removal and breast reductions are among 17 procedures that will be offered to fewer patients.

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AbbVie, AndroGel partner owe $448 million in antitrust case: U.S. judge

(Reuters) - A U.S. judge on Friday found that pharmaceutical company AbbVie Inc used sham litigation to illegally prevent generic versions of testosterone replacement drug AndroGel from getting to market and ordered the drugmaker and its partner to pay $448 million.

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New NHS app 'puts patients in control of their own healthcare'

Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt unveils a new NHS app which "puts patients in control".

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Abbvie, Androgel partner owe $488 million in antitrust case: U.S. judge

(Reuters) - A U.S. judge on Friday found that Abbvie Inc used sham litigation to illegally prevent generic versions of testosterone gel AndroGel from getting to market and ordered the drugmaker and its partner to pay $488 million.

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Missouri appeals court tosses $55 mln J&J talc-powder verdict

(Reuters) - A Missouri appeals court on Friday threw out a $55 million verdict against Johnson & Johnson in a lawsuit by a woman who claimed she developed ovarian cancer after using talc-based products, including J&J's baby powder, citing a U.S. Supreme court ruling on where such cases can be brought.

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Giving birth in water appears safe for mother and infant

(Reuters Health) - Giving birth in water, also known as immersion labor and delivery or waterbirth, appears safe for mother and baby, at least when it takes place in a hospital.

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Missouri appeals court tosses $55 million J&J talc-powder verdict

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A Missouri appeals court on Friday threw out a $55 million verdict against Johnson & Johnson in a lawsuit by a woman who claimed she developed ovarian cancer after using its talc-based products, including J&J's Baby Powder, for feminine hygiene.

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Undiagnosed celiac disease tied to miscarriages and stillbirths

(Reuters Health) - Women with undiagnosed celiac disease may be more likely to have miscarriages or stillbirths than women who never get this diagnosis, a Danish study suggests.

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Exercise may help childhood cancer survivors live longer

(Reuters Health) - Childhood cancer survivors who get plenty of vigorous exercise may live longer than their counterparts who aren't very active, a recent study suggests.

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Medical News Today: How to fix peeling nails

Peeling nails have a range of causes, including iron deficiency and certain underlying health conditions, such as underactive thyroid. Treatment options depend on the cause but include increasing the amount of iron in the diet. Learn more about how to treat peeling nails at home, and when to see a doctor.

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Iowa's top court rejects waiting period for abortions

(Reuters) - Iowa's Supreme Court on Friday rejected a 72-hour waiting period for abortions signed into law last year, ruling it unconstitutional.

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Medical News Today: What type of acne do I have?

There are many types of acne lesion. These blemishes range from mild blackheads and whiteheads to more severe forms, such as nodules and cysts. In this article, we explore what each of these types of lesion looks like. Also, learn which medical treatments and home remedies can help.

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The 5 Best Sex Positions for Women Who Sleep With Women

Sleep disturbances common in National Guard soldiers after deployment

(Reuters Health) - National Guard soldiers may be plagued with sleep problems when they return home from the battlefield, according to a small study.

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FDA approves Pulmonx's valve to treat lung disease

(Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved Pulmonx Inc's valve to treat a severe form of obstructive lung disease, most often characterized by shortness of breath.

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Medical News Today: Prostate cancer: New drug for aggressive, resistant cases

Enzalutamide reduced metastasis or death risk by 71 percent in phase III trial of castration-resistant nonmetastatic prostate cancer with escalating PSA.

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Medical News Today: Why is there a pimple on my neck?

A pimple can occur almost anywhere on the body, including the neck. Causes of a neck pimple include poor hygiene, rubbing the area, and hormone fluctuations. There are many over-the-counter treatments, but some people may need prescription medications. Learn more about pimples on the neck and how to prevent them, here.

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Medical News Today: What causes bellybutton pain during pregnancy?

Bellybutton or navel pain is a common occurrence during pregnancy and has a variety of potential causes. Possible reasons for experiencing bellybutton pain include skin stretching, pressure from the growing uterus, and umbilical hernias. In this article, learn how to get relief and when to see a doctor.

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